They released a demo called "Where Are No Angels" in 2007 and played several concerts across the whole country. In 2008, they released their debut album, "Free /us/", bundled with Czech music magazine Report.
Current lineup:
Cath - Vocals (2006-present)
Jaroush - Bassguitar, backing vocals (2006-present)
Michal - Guitars (2008-present)
Thomas - Drums (2006-present)
Petronius - Keyboard (2006-)
Former members:
Dusean - Guitars (2006-2007)
Session members:
Sonja - Violin
Szaffro - Guitars (2007-2008)
The basic ideas and essence of INNOCENS were created and set by Jaroush, the experienced musician an componist. When he met young Katerina, the singing student, he absolutely went mad to cooperate with her. Both were very excited by the music. The first songs they made together had just the mood of a peaceful acoustic project ( “Not a single word” or “A Fragile girl”), but their temperaments showed very soon that something more powerful is the right thing they need. Such that sound INNOCENS got from the new members who joined the band very soon. - the violin player Sonja and a talented drummer Thomas. The brand new band INNOCENS began to grow.
More great musicians - Petronius (keyboard, synthetizer) and Dusean (guitar) joined to bring INNOCENS more spirit. At the same time Sonja left the band because of her studies. Fortunately there were no problems with her guest appearance - later she helped INNOCENS a lot with some violin recordings. The first DEMO songs were introduced to public and they really succeed. “Synthetic Flower” was very successful in the rock chart “Rock Arena” of the most famous Czech rock radio HEY!. This song was also chosen for the CD compilation of greatest “Rock Arena” artists.
The second half of 2007 was fully dedicated to hard work and first concerts. INNOCENS got a prestigious offer to made their debut performance on International Music Trade Fair “Muzika” in Prague. Other scheduled dates were coming to fill band’s tour diary.
The music of INNOCENS came through a huge progress. Acoustic parts and mood were definitely forgotten. Influences of classical and electronic music were the leading and most important elements from now. The guitar parts became more powerful and rhythmical. At the end of 2007 INNOCENS started to come-into-line with a magnifical composer Antonin Charvat, who dedicated all his abilities an experience to orchestral arangements and parts of the INNOCENS’s songs.
In January 2008 INNOCENS released the limited version of DEMO songs on CD called “Where Are No Angels”, working on the upcoming official debut at the same time. INNOCENS got some offers to perform abroad. There was yet another great experience for the band – INNOCENS were asked to make a soundtrack for the fantasy movie called “Elfée Legends”. INNOCENS passed their first tour names „Spark & Metalhey Winter Storm 2008 ” in February and March.
The talent on the rock scene caught Martin Fort’s eye (MAFO) and he immediately signed with INNOCENS. Only one sad message for the beginning of 2008 – Dusean left INNOCENS because of his personal health problems. Danek “Safro” played becamse a session gitarist during the 4-month long looking for Dusean's permanent replacement. In the end, Michal was chosen out of 39 people and joined the band as the new guitarist.
INNOCENS spent a part of summer 2008 in the studio recording their debut album “Free /us/”. The album was released in September 2008 bundled with a Czech magazine. The band is now preparing for an European tour to promote the new album.
They are also known as "Czech Nightwish".
Official site: www.innocens.net
Voyage
Innocens Lyrics
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Where do they go? Where will they die?
Sailing round the world
Sleeping in Storm woke up my Mind
Following the time
Can't make their own decision
Carrying with the truth
Dreaming their lives oh what they do?
Who will dry their eyes?
We cannot see behind the door
Burning down the silence
Loosing face and cursing you
Ending those chapters
They've written another New One
Stolen words from book
Nobody reads but everyone knew
I know they're self-denied
Why can't wish Â
In Innocens's song Voyage, the lyrics talk about a lake of thousand souls and how they seem to be sailing around the world with no clear destination. The artist questions where they will die and wonders about their decision-making capabilities. The lake of souls seemed to be living out their lives dreaming and carrying with the truth. However, the artist cannot seem to understand why they cannot make their own decisions. The lyrics ask who will dry their eyes and express confusion about what is behind the door. They then mention burning down the silence, losing face, and cursing someone. The lake of souls seems to be ending chapters, written another new one, and have stolen words from a book that nobody reads, but everyone knows. The artist knows they are self-denied but cannot understand why they cannot wish.
The lyrics are open to interpretation as they could represent the way people go through life without a clear direction or idea of where they are headed. They may be surrounded by people, but still feel lost, and as if nobody is there to help them. The lake of souls mentioned could refer to the people around the artist, and how they seem to be living out their lives without any clear path or choice. The artist expresses confusion about why they cannot make their own decisions and why they seem to be self-denied. This may be a reflection on the world we live in and how we sometimes follow the crowd without thinking or making our own choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Lake of thousand souls
This is a place where countless souls reside.
Where do they go? Where will they die?
It's uncertain where these souls will go or pass away.
Sailing round the world
These souls journey around the entire world.
Sleeping in Storm woke up my Mind
In the midst of a storm, the singer's mind was awakened.
Following the time
These souls are just going with the passage of time, not really making any decisions.
Can't make their own decision
They are unable to make choices for themselves.
Carrying with the truth
They carry the truth with them wherever they go.
Dreaming their lives oh what they do?
These souls dream about their lives and what they could have been.
Who will dry their eyes?
No one will be there to comfort them when they cry.
We cannot see behind the door
We cannot see what is behind the unknown door of death.
Burning down the silence
The silence is being destroyed/disrupted.
Loosing face and cursing you
These souls are losing their identity and blaming others.
Ending those chapters
Those chapters are coming to an end.
They've written another New One
They have started a new chapter.
Stolen words from book
They have taken words from a book.
Nobody reads but everyone knew
No one reads that book but everyone knows about it.
I know they're self-denied
The singer knows these souls are refusing to admit something.
Why can't wish
They are unable to make wishes for themselves.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.